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dc.contributor.author | Cattani, M. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Cena, K. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Edwards, J. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Pisaniello, D. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2001 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Journal of Health, Safety and Environment , 2001; 17(3):295-299 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0815-6409 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/4189 | - |
dc.description | © CCH Australia | - |
dc.description.abstract | A questionnaire survey addressing the health symptoms and work practices of 31 Western Australian pest control operators who used chlorpyrifos was conducted. Task observations were also made. The operators reported that: all washed their hands when "dirty" or following a job; 58% spilt the concentrate at least once a week; 74% had recently spilt/splashed diluted chlorpyrifos in their eyes and 90% on their boots; and 52% believed that they would benefit from more education concerning chlorpyrifos. No significant adverse health symptoms were reported. Behavioural assessments showed that: all operators were exposed to chlorpyrifos; 26% were observed to wash their hands; 78% had a spill or splash; and 48% wore inappropriate or no gloves. A discrepancy therefore exists between operators' perceptions of risk and their actual exposure. In order to effectively reduce exposure, a change in the safety culture of organisations is required, for example, the implementation of an OHS management system. | - |
dc.description.statementofresponsibility | M. Cattani, K. Cena, J. Edwards and D. Pisaniello | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | CCH Australia Limited | - |
dc.subject | Chlorpyrifos | - |
dc.subject | organophosphates | - |
dc.subject | pest control operators | - |
dc.subject | risk assessment | - |
dc.title | Pest control operators: risk perception of the use of chlorpyrifos | - |
dc.type | Journal article | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Edwards, J. [0000-0001-5265-3570] | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Pisaniello, D. [0000-0002-4156-0608] | - |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Public Health publications |
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